Residents of Masimba town in Kajiado County have been left in shock after a local businessman mysteriously went missing, with his vehicle later discovered abandoned along the roadside.
On Monday morning, locals came across a matatu, registration number KCF 089M, deserted in Masimba town. The vehicle, which the businessman commonly used for transport hire services and often drove personally, was empty with no sign of its owner.
Reports indicate the businessman was last seen on Saturday night and is suspected to have been attacked by armed assailants while heading to Masimba around midnight. His whereabouts remain unknown, fueling speculation and fear within the community.
Independent accounts suggest that residents in the area heard at least three gunshots between 12:00am and 1:00am, the same period the matatu is believed to have been abandoned. Witnesses also claimed that a Probox car was seen in the vicinity during the incident, raising suspicions that it might have been used by the attackers to whisk the businessman away. However, the vehicle’s exact role remains unclear.
The unsettling discovery drew large crowds of curious residents to the site. Security officers from the Administration Police Unit were quickly dispatched to secure the scene and begin preliminary investigations. Despite this, no official statement had been issued by authorities by press time.
The incident has been described by local administrators as a mystery, with no clear leads emerging so far. Police sources have remained tight-lipped, only confirming that investigations are ongoing. Attempts to get further details from senior officers in the area were unsuccessful, as they remained unavailable for comment.
The case has left the community deeply unsettled, with many residents expressing concern over rising insecurity in the region. The businessman was well-known in Masimba for his transport business, and his sudden disappearance has raised questions about the safety of locals and travelers along the route.
As investigations continue, the abandoned matatu remains a chilling reminder of the missing man. Authorities are yet to confirm whether the gunshots heard in the area are directly linked to his disappearance, or whether the Probox car spotted by witnesses played a role in the attack.
The fate of the businessman remains uncertain, with both family and community members anxiously awaiting updates as the search intensifies.
